1.
Consumer Act of the capability to reproduce and the freedom
Philippines (RA 7394),
It is a national policy which aims to
protect the interest of the consumers
and buyers of products and services,
promote consumers' general welfare,
and to set and maintain standards of
conduct for both the business and
industrial sectors.
2. Traditional and Alternative
Medicine Act of 1997 (RA
8423)
It is an act creating the Philippine
Institute of Traditional and Alternative
Health Care (PITAHC) to accelerate the
development of traditional and
alternative health care in the
Philippines, providing for a traditional
and alternative health care development
fund and for other purposes.
3. Responsible Parenthood and
Reproductive Health Act of
2012 (RA 10354)
The Responsible Parenthood and
Reproductive Health Act of 2012, also
known as the Reproductive Health Law
or RH Law, is a law in the Philippines
that guarantees universal access to
methods such as contraception, fertility
control, sexual education, and maternal
care.
What is Reproductive Health?
It refers to the state of complete physic
al, mental, and social well-being and
not merely the absence of disease
relating to the reproductive system and
to its functions and processes. This
implies that people can have a
responsible, safe, consensual, and
satisfying sex life, that they have the
to decide if, when, and w often to do so.
Pillars of Reproductive Health
Pillar 1: INFORMED CHOICE To
ensure the health of the mother and the
child, an effective and quality
reproductive healthcare services, which
are ethically and medically safe, legal,
accessible, and affordable, shall be
given primary to them.
Pillar 2: RESPECT FOR LIFE The Act
recognizes that abortion is illegal and
punishable by law. However, mothers
who will be identified to have aborted
an unborn child will be served with
post abortive treatment and counseling
in a humane, nonjudgmental, and
compassionate manner.
Pillar 3: BIRTH CONTROL
Reproductive healthcare, information,
and supplies shall be made available
most especially to poor beneficiaries.
Pillar 4: RESPONSIBLE
PARENTHOOD Couples determine their
ideal family size. In addition, the
government shall equip each parent
with needed information in all aspects
of family life, reproductive health, and
this pillar.
What is Family Planning?
It is a means to improve the quality of
life of every Filipino. It is a program
which enable couples and individuals
to decide freely and responsibly the
number and spacing of their children.
What is Responsible Parenthood?
Parenthood is about raising children
and supporting their needs financially,
morally, teaching them good values,
and giving them love and care. It is one
of the most important duties in our
society. Couples should be aware that
parenthood entails great
responsibilities. They should consider
the three Rs before becoming parents:
the Reason for wanting a child, the
Resources needed to raise a child, and
the Responsibilities as parents.
What are the responsibilities of
parents?
• Provide physical care
• Inculcate discipline
• Develop social competence
• Encourage learning
• Give opportunities for education and
self-development
• Inculcate values
• Provide economic security
• Teach self-discipline and self-control
with effective discipline Give love and
affection
4. Philippine AIDS Prevention
and Control Act of 1998 (RA
8504) RA 8504
is an act promulgating policies and
prescribing measures for the prevention
and control of HIV/AIDS in the
Philippines, instituting a nationwide
HIV/AIDS Information and Education
Program, establishing a comprehensive
HIV /AIDS monitoring system,
strengthening the Philippine National
Aids Council, and for other purposes.
What is Human Immunodeficiency
Virus (HIV)? It is a viral infection that
attacks and slowly destroys the
immune system of the infected person.
that leads to "immune deficiency"
What is Acquired Immune Deficiency
Syndrome (AIDS)?
It is a condition characterized by
a of signs and symptoms, caused by
HIV contracted from another person.
How do you get or transmit HIV?
/ by coming into direct contact
/ with certain body fluids
/ from a person with HIV
/.These fluids are: • Blood • Semen •
Rectal fluids • Vaginal fluids
HIV is transmitted by:
• Unprotected sex
• Passing from mother to baby
• Sharing/ injecting equipment
• Contaminated blood transfusion and
organ transplants
HIV is NOT acquired or transmitted
by:
• Insect bites • Toilet seats • Kissing •
Sharing eating utensils • Touching
Did You Know That? The first HIV case
in the Philippines was reported in 1984.
Around 2007, the DOH noted a rise in
epidemic as new infections started
showing a steady spike and shifted
from sex workers to men who have sex
with men (MSM) and people who inject
drugs.
5. National Blood Services Act of
1994 (RA 7719) Republic Act
No. 7719
promotes voluntary blood donation to
provide sufficient supply of safe blood
and to regulate blood banks. This act
aims to inculcate public awareness that
blood donation is a humanitarian act.
6. Cybercrime Prevention Act of
2012 (RA 10175)
 The act aims to address legal issues
concerning online interactions. With
the advancement of technology, there
are various platforms where you may
express yourself.
Example: Facebook, Twitter, Viber,
Instagram, Messenger and the like.
National Environmental Awareness
and Education Act of 2008 (RA No.
9512)
This act provides for the promotion of
environmental awareness through
environmental education which shall
encompass environmental concepts and
principles, environmental laws, the
state of international and local
environment.
7. Seat Belts Use Act of 1999 (RA
No. 8750)
This act aims to secure and safeguard
its citizenry, particularly the passengers
and drivers of private and public motor
vehicles, from the ruinous and
extremely injurious effects of vehicular
accidents.
8. Comprehensive Dangerous
Drugs Act of 2002 (RA No.
9165)
It safeguards the well-being of its
citizenry particularly the youth, from
the harmful effects of dangerous drugs
on their physical and mental well-
being, and to defend the same against
acts or omissions detrimental to their
development and preservation